The Boys

Come and find a few things out about the men that peform on stage for the Players

Name:- Nathan Baron

Biography:- Nathan Baron is a Time Lord from Gallifrey, or so he claims. He was born in theyear of the first Star Wars movie, in the sleepy county of Wiltshire. He then grew up. And he grew up some more. Then he stopped growing. Eventually, he found
himself in Hemel Hempstead; a rather dull place, in the county of Hertfordshire.  Nothing really happens there, so he decided to take up writing.

Currently, Nathan is writing a Children's book, and has completed the first draft. He promises that this book has nothing to do with Doctor Who. All he will say that it's a magical fantasy. He's also is writing for Gwenthia, a role-playing game setting with a few friends. One day, he would love to write a TV episode for Doctor Who. But he's still waiting for the call from Russell T
Davies.

First Players Show:- Up The Tempo - July 2005

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Name:- Lee Evans

Biography:- I live in Grovehill with my partner Laura and daughter Casey. I have been a member of the players since 1990 and took a brief stint out for two years and became a Redcoat for Butlins between 1993 and 1995. I have been working as a Support Analyst for Northgate Information Solutions since 1996 and helped the company recover from the Buncefield Incident. Away from work and ‘The Players’, I am Player/Manager for the Midland Hotel FC and a life-long Watford FC Supporter. I am rarely seen in a Summer show for the Players as I attend and play in an annual European football tournament for a Watford Supporters Team on the same weekend, although I am more than happy if these weekends don’t clash and I can do both.

First Players Show:- Anything Goes - January 1990 ... Appropriate

Favourite Players Show:- Have enjoyed all that I've been in

Favourite Act That I Have Appeared In:- The Full Monty. What a laugh we had doing that.

Worst Act That I Have Appeared In:- I once attempted a dance solo to Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean. The sound recording I done of the act was so poor that people in the audience couldn’t hear it or figure out what I was doing. It looked like I was doing a dance without music and it was terrible. I was gutted and I am reminded of it frequently!

Favourite Act That I Wasn't In:- Sonny Boy sketch. Preferably NOT the mother pushing the pram! Although I don’t think I could do it anywhere near as good as Roy and Sonia Payne did when I first saw the act all those years ago! I previously would’ve said not being able to do a comedy sketch with the 2 Ian’s but I now get my chance in Variety and More.

Most Embarrassing Moment (on stage or otherwise):- Both in "A String of Pearls" - Going down on Kelly far too early in ‘Hit the road Jack’ and finishing the song before anyone else. Then swearing ‘SH*T’ whilst the mikes were still on and is quite clearly audible on the DVD.   Asking Evie for a ‘Big, Sweaty, Sloppy, Floppy, Doppy kiss’ during the Love Me Tender jokes.

Claim To Fame:- Being one of the Butlins World Famous Redcoats has to be my claim to fame. I was on telly a couple of times (local and national). We sold and signed lots of personal photographs for children and I am probably in a lot of people’s photo albums in a loft somewhere. Doing a job that you enjoy so much and bringing entertainment to others was the best feeling. I made a lot of friends there who have gone on to do telly work and I sometimes think I left too early. That’s life I guess. I would not have changed those 2 years for anything though.
 

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Name:- Ian Curtis

Biography:- A Sales Director for a mortgage company. Married to Kelly, who he met at the Players. Has 2 children, Elisha and Max. Hobbies include most sports and he once appeared in an episode of Birds of a Feather

First Players Show:- Who Said The Good Old Days - July 1987

Favourite Players Show:- Everyone I've been in (grovel, grovel)

Favourite Act That I Have Appeared In:- The Duel Sketch with Ian Payne and Kevin Tomlin and singing Music of the Night which was a lifelong ambition

Worst Act That I Have Appeared In:- A very embarrassing Baby sketch, long, tedious and not funny

Favourite Act That I Wasn't In:- Hand Clapping routine, brilliant !!!

Most Embarrassing Moment (on stage or otherwise):- During a powerfully moving monologue 'A deck of cards', suddenly realising that the pack of cards I was meant to be showing to the audience had been swopped for some 'Adult material' - (see Naughty Boys)

Claim To Fame:- An extra in Birds of a Feather, although not exactly stardom is it??

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Name:- Ian Payne

Biography:- Married to Ustane, have 3 gorgeous children; Larina and twin boys Tommy and Joseph; yes named after 2 of my favourite musicals. Work as a Commercial Planner for PC World. I support Wolverhampton Wanderers and try to visit the lovely West Midlands as often as possible. I sing in a band called Moria Falls, we are currently working on our third album.  Recently elected Chairman of the Players and also run the Website.

First Players Show- As a child - Sinbad the Sailor - January 1979 and as and adult Dick Whittington - January 1988 and haven't missed a show since!!

Favourite Players Show:- Blast From The Past

Favourite Act That I Have Appeared In:- Full Monty and also the Spy Sketch (what phoney dog poo??)

Worst Act That I Have Appeared In:- I have to be disappointed with Fork 'Andles, it should have been great but it was like flogging a dead horse!!

Favourite Act That I Wasn't In:- Thriller dance

Most Embarrassing Moment (on stage or otherwise):- Probably running around naked outside the Leather Bottle on my stag night

Claim To Fame:- Appeared in a TV Ad for Currys and seeing my bands album for sale in HMV on Oxford Street [it's probably still there]. I once won £5 in the Jackpot comic.

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Name:- David (The Busman) Major

Biography:- Started with the group about ten years ago through Alan French, a former member of the group who was a passenger on my bus.  Apart from a short gap while I was training to become a hair stylist, I have enjoyed being involved with all the cast members and the experience on stage.  I'm currently learning to play the drums and I want to achieve as much as I can in the future.

First Players Show:- On Stage Tonight - July 1997

Favourite Players Show:- Just Kidding

Favourite Acts That I Have Appeared In:- Hot Stuff, It's Raining Men, Chain Gang and Wayne and Waynetta

Worst Act That I Have Appeared In:- Toot Sweets (due to not being able to do the bobbing!!)

Favourite Act That I Wasn't In:- Baggy Trousers

Most Embarrassing Moment (on stage or otherwise):- Carrying on the carpet during "Bad Guys" and banging into the microphone.

Claim To Fame:- Having a Butlins audition in London to become a Red Coat

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Name:- Paul Hubbard

Biography:- I was born in September 1957 and have just recently celebrated my 50th birthday.  I am married to Julie and we live in Bennetts End.  I served in the Royal Air Force for 22 years and finally settled down in Hemel Hempstead 10 years ago.  Julie and I love going to the theatre and we go as often as we can afford it.  I am a great fan of any sport and I have followed my hometown football team, Bedford Town (non league Southern League Premier Division), all my life.  I am also a Spurs fan.

First Players Show:- Back In The Swing - July 2007

Favourite Players Show:- Has to be Back In The Swing as I have only appeared in one show far.  Having said that, it was great fun and  it's what made me continue.

Favourite Acts That I Have Appeared In:- Before joining the Players, I was in a comedy production of "Boeing Boeing" at RAFHalton Theatre Company.  This is where I got the "bug" and was the start of my dream to act on stage.  I played Robert in that play.  There is a professional version of the play currently in the West End, but as yet they haven't telephoned me!!

Worst Act That I Have Appeared In:- Having only appeared in Back In The Swing and Boeing Boeing,  I loved them both so do not have a worst act yet !!

Favourite Act That I Wasn't In:- Playing Robert in Boeing Boeing, because the amount of lines that I had to learn.  The play lasted for 2 hours and required immense concentration, timing and hard work.

Most Embarrassing Moment (on stage or otherwise):-

Claim To Fame:- It's rather sad, but I am known for how many times I have seen Les Miserables.  To date I have seen the show 21 times!!  I think I quite like it.  ps. I will be going again in Spring 2008 just to see if there have been any changes.

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Name:- David Quaife

Biography:- Dave works at DSGI on the industrial estate.  He is currently young free and single.  Dave's ambition is to learn the cello and join one of London's elite orchestra's.

First Players Show:- A Night At Luigi's - January 2009

Favourite Players Show:- A Night At Luigi's

Favourite Acts That I Have Appeared In:- Not a lot to choose from yet

Worst Act That I Have Appeared In:- As above

Favourite Act That I Wasn't In:- Women's Guild Choir

Most Embarrassing Moment (on stage or otherwise):- Could quite easily have come during the Beatles section due to a bad stomach, but thankfully didn't !!

Claim To Fame:- Dave is current holder of the cheese rolling championships in Gadebridge Park.

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Name:- Mick Reeve

Biography:- Mick is our Stage Manager. Recently retired, he wonders how he ever had time to go to work. He is always busy making props and ensuring that our stage looks great.

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Name:- Terry Baron

Biography:- Terry has been our drummer now for several years.  He is married to Sandra and is father to Kelly, both current members of our cast.  Terry is a keen Southampton FC fan and lists Orienteering as one of his hobbies.

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